Peskov: Need for Putin-Zelensky meeting will depend on modality of agreement

The need for a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky when signing the agreement will depend on the modality of the document, which has yet to be agreed upon, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, Report informs, citing TASS.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin right away, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said, describing Zelensky's position as 'clear and concrete,' Report informs.

"The Ukrainian and Russian delegations cannot resolve some of the issues. They can talk and discuss for 25 hours a day, but they do not have the authority to make some decisions. We continue to do our job, that is, to make our position in the negotiations as strong as possible. Our defense forces are doing their job, and sanctions are being imposed on Russia," he said.

Kuleba also commented on the venue of the meeting of the Presidents of Ukraine and Russia:

"There are candidate countries to host this meeting. I can say that the competition to host a meeting of presidents is stronger than the struggle to host the Olympic Games."